It's asparagus season, so enjoy!

9:56 PM,
Apr. 21, 2012

Written by

The Star Press

It's asparagus season! Get yourself a bunch or two and we'll tell you how to enjoy them.

There are about 300 varieties of asparagus, 20 of which are edible.

The asparagus plant lives eight to 10 years. You can tell the age of the plant by the thickness -- the older the plant, the thicker the spear. Asparagus plants grow in sandy areas so it's important to wash them thoroughly before eating. ...